In a tragic accident, a truck crashed into Ayetoro Market in the Epe area of Lagos State, claiming the lives of three people.
It was learnt that the truck, descending from Ita-Opo, lost its brakes, hitting a commercial tricycle and a parked Toyota Camry before ramming into the market. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), shared details of the incident on its official X handle yesterday.
The post read: “A fatal accident occurred due to a brake failure of a truck descending from Ita-Opo. “It hit a commercial tricycle and a parked Toyota Camry before ramming into the Ayetoro Market/ Complex.
“Three lives were lost, and the bodies have been taken to the morgue at Epe General Hospital. A tow truck is on ground to evacuate the affected vehicles.